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Midland 8001 Pro vs Superstar 3900

What 8001 Pro does better (1) and where 3900 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland 8001 Pro
Midland · 20268001 Pro
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £220
Higher score
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Superstar 3900
Superstar · 20243900
0 advantages≈ £180
9.3Range & power9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

8001 Pro3900
175 × 13555287 × 20061
8001 Pro3900Difference
Height135 mm200 mm−65 mm
Width175 mm287 mm−112 mm
Depth55 mm61 mm−6 mm
Weight1,200 g1,500 g−300 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 8001 Pro better than 3900?

  1. Weight1,200 g vs 1,500 g+25%

Why is 3900 better than 8001 Pro?

3900 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland 8001 ProMidland 8001 Pro≈ £2209.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power12 W12 W
Channels8080
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12.6 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g1,500 g
Width175 mm287 mm
Height135 mm200 mm
Depth55 mm61 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackSilver
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke4polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
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